Question
Can the Mahr be said to be used for the woman's maintenance for the Iddat period?
Answer
Most certainly not. The mahr may not be used as maintenance whether Talaaq is given or not. The mahr is something entirely different and has to be paid in full.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 12
- PDF page
- 5
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